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Lein·ster

 (lĕn′stər)
A historical region of southeast Ireland. Its wealth and accessibility made it an early prey to Danish and Anglo-Norman invasions.
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Leinster

(ˈlɛnstə)
n
(Placename) a province of E and SE Republic of Ireland: it consists of the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow. Pop: 2 105 579 (2002). Area: 19 632 sq km (7580 sq miles)
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Lein•ster

(ˈlɛn stər)

n.
a province in the E Republic of Ireland. 1,851,134; 7576 sq. mi. (19,620 sq. km).
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